The Wayne Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Wayne Family Foundation is a private foundation in Excelsior, Minnesota. In tax year 2024 it gave $170,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $25,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$170,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was down from $239,000 the year before.
74% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $97,000 | 24 | $1.1 million |
| 2023 | $239,000 | 22 | $960,323 |
| 2024 | $170,000 | 38 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Wayne Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What The Wayne Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Minnesota.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 14 | $61,000 |
| New York | 2 | $20,000 |
| Arizona | 4 | $16,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $15,000 |
| Connecticut | 2 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 3 | $8,000 |
| Oregon | 3 | $7,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $7,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | General operations | $25,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General operations | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee | General operations | $10,000 |
| Lift Up | General operations | $10,000 |
| OXFAM America | General operations | $10,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | General operations | $10,000 |
| Americares | General operations | $5,000 |
| Crisis Nursery | General operations | $5,000 |
| Foothills Caring Corps | General operations | $5,000 |
| Honor Health Foundation - Katz Family Endowment | General operations | $5,000 |
| One Heart Uganda | General operations | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General operations | $5,000 |
| Save the Children | General operations | $5,000 |
| Unmanageable | General operations | $5,000 |
| Wayland Academy | General operations | $5,000 |
| Think Wild Co | General operations | $4,000 |
| Carter Center | General operations | $3,000 |
| Desert Foothills Land Trust | General operations | $3,000 |
| Foothills Food Bank | General operations | $3,000 |
| Love Luke | General operations | $3,000 |
| Ridgeview Foundation | General operations | $3,000 |
| TPT Twin Cities | General operations | $3,000 |
| United Way Twin Cities | General operations | $3,000 |
| Colorado Public Radio | General operations | $2,500 |
| Youth on Record | General operations | $2,500 |
| Aces | General operations | $2,000 |
| Bridging | General operations | $2,000 |
| CaringBridge | General operations | $2,000 |
| Fair Vote MN | General operations | $2,000 |
| Freedom From Religion | General operations | $2,000 |
| Klamath Lake Counties Food Bank | General operations | $2,000 |
| Solar Cookers | General operations | $2,000 |
| Chiloquin Visions in Progress | General operations | $1,000 |
| Furnish For Good | General operations | $1,000 |
| Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | General operations | $1,000 |
| PBS Twin Cities | General operations | $1,000 |
| University of Minnesota Landscape Arboretum | General Operations | $1,000 |
| We Can Ride | General operations | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jane Z Wayne
- James G Wayne
Questions people ask
Does The Wayne Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Wayne Family Foundation give?
$170,000 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs The Wayne Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jane Z Wayne (President) and James G Wayne (Vice President).
What does The Wayne Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, international and human services.